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It\u2019s purpose was to prevent large-scale tax avoidance when people work are engaged to work for end-users via a personal service company (PSC) or other intermediary (such as an employment agency) in circumstances where that person would otherwise be regarded as the end user\u2019s employees or workers.<\/p><p>In April 2021, the IR35 laws applicable to the private sector took a giant step forward to ensure that the rules had greater force.\u00a0 The changes have had a seismic impact on the consultancy and contractor world. 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